Explore the Little Italy, Thomas Hughes, Bucktown-Wicker Park and Chinatown branches — top Chicago Public Library spots packed with fun for kids and teens. Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s ...

From cosplay and video games to crafts and kid-friendly zones, this free family event at Harold Washington Library Center in the South Loop returns Saturday, June 14, 2025. At Gamer’s Universe, every ...

There are some big changes coming to the Chicago Public Library. Starting May 1, the library will no longer issue e-cards. Some users will still have access until the beginning of August, but they ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xotchil Gonzalez as the 2025 One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection Wednesday. "For more than 20 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Overdue library fines will now be a thing of the past for Chicago residents. Starting Tuesday, October 1, the Chicago Public Library will eliminate overdue fines for all CPL-owned ...

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. In Chicago, the public library serves as a hub for learning and community engagement, ...

See photos from the Chicago Public Library Foundation gala, where authors, civic leaders and supporters raised $1.4 million ...

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The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...

The Chicago Public Library needs your help so it can continue to help you. When I say “you” I mean you, as in everybody, because even if you are reading this thinking that you don’t use the library, I ...

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